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The clever student found a shortcut.
What does Clever mean?
Smart in a quick or creative way.
Dictionary definition
Able to learn, understand, invent, or solve things quickly and skillfully.
Example sentences
Clever in a sentence
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A clever riddle makes you think before answering.
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The clever solution worked because it used simple materials in a new way.
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Practice 1
What does clever mean?
Clever means able to learn, understand, invent, or solve things quickly and skillfully.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to clever?
Smart is close in meaning to clever in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to clever?
Foolish gives a useful opposite or contrast to clever.
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WordClever.
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MeaningClever means Smart in a quick or creative way.
ExampleExample: The clever student found a shortcut.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- klev · er
- Strongest beat
- klev
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on klev.
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Word family
Clever word family
Base word
clever
adverb
cleverly
In a clever way.
noun
cleverness
The quality of being clever.
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Hint for students
Smart in a quick or creative way.
Common mix-up
Clever is not the same as foolish. Clever means smart in a quick or creative way.
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Read this model sentence: A clever riddle makes you think before answering. Clue words: riddle, makes, you. Underline clue words that show why clever fits instead of foolish. Now write one new sentence that shows clever without using the word clever. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show clever?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A clever riddle makes you think before answering." Why does clever fit better than foolish?
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